The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Leo, OH: Crime Maps and Statistics

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Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C+
Property Crime Grade	A+
Other Crime Grade	B

Which crimes are included?

$321,083

Cost of Crime™ for Leo, OH

In 2025, crime will cost $687 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Leo in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is Leo, OH Safe?

The A- grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Leo ranks in the 84th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 84% of cities but less safe than 16%. This analysis applies only to Leo's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Leo is 14.15 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Leo Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Leo varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 51 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 73 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Leo, OH see the most incidents - about 4 per year. In contrast, the central part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Leo, OH

The total projected cost of crime in Leo for 2025 is $321,083. This translates to approximately $265 per resident and $687 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.0% of the median household income in Leo. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 14.1%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Leo Compared to Other Cities?

Leo, OH:	$265
East Cleveland, OH:	$1687
Apple Valley, OH:	$154
Ohio:	$441
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Leo is $265 per year, which is $199 less than the national average and $176 less than Ohio's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Leo:

In East Cleveland, OH, crime costs $1,687 per person, which is $1,422 more than in Leo.
In Apple Valley, OH, crime costs $154 per person, which is $111 less than in Leo

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Leo for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to Leo	Cost per Leo Resident
Murder	$78,790	$65
Rape/Sexual Assault	$65,277	$54
Robbery	$12,957	$11
Assault	$54,399	$45
Kidnapping	$11,853	$10
Vehicle Theft	$5,647	$5
Burglary	$15,363	$13
Theft	$20,515	$17
Arson	$2,880	$2
Vandalism	$37,965	$31
Animal Cruelty	$176	$0
Drug Crimes	$13,187	$11
Identity Theft	$2,075	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$321,083	$265

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Leo, OH

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Leo totals $855,966 ($706 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,177,049 ($971 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the Leo crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the city has few retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas have the same problem. Of Leo’s 1,212 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Leo Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Leo residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.563
Robbery	0.3399
Rape	0.8883
Murder	0.0346
Total Violent Crime	2.826 (C+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	3.268
Vehicle Theft	0.3009
Burglary	1.398
Arson	0.0984
Total Property Crime	5.065 (A+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1613
Drug Crimes	1.471
Vandalism	4.385
Identity Theft	0.2212
Animal Cruelty	0.0196
Total "Other" Rate	6.258 (B)

Individual Leo Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Leo is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Leo.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Chapmans, OH	C+	C+	C
Coalton, OH	B-	C	B
Ray, OH	A	B-	A+
Richmond Dale, OH	B-	D	B
Byer, OH	B+	B-	B+
Glade, OH	B+	B	B
Jackson, OH	C	C	C
Wellston, OH	C+	B-	C+
Higby, OH	B	C	B
Lickskillet, OH	B+	A	B-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Leo is lower versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Equinunk, PA	A+	A-	A-
Sugar Tree, TN	D-	F	F
Straughn, IN	A-	B+	B+
St. Landry, LA	D	D-	D-
St. Anthony, IN	B+	A-	A-
South Ryegate, VT	A-	A	A
Hutsonville, IL	C+	A-	A-
Funkstown, MD	D-	D	D
Frankford, WV	A-	B	B
Forkland, AL	F	F	F

Considering only the crime rate, Leo is safer than the Ohio state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Leo, OH average SchoolGrade of B+, with 50% actual proficiency versus 48% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Leo schools on SchoolGrade

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